How to Get Started With Online Dating in 4 Steps

There’s a first time for everything. And online dating is no exception. So you need a tutorial on how it works. You’ve got to understand how to present yourself online. And you must understand the basics. This is something we’ll help you with. Below are 4 steps to get you started!

#1 – Find a Trusted Dating Site.

Dating websites are all over the place. Some are specialized, and others are more general. For example, you might find platforms for daters in a certain “job field.” Or, you might find a site made only for LGBT dating.

So How Do I Pick a Site?

Don’t judge a site by how specialized it is – yet. After all, you’re new to internet dating. And there’s much for you to learn. Instead, judge a site by how trusted it is. And you do so by reading reviews and user experience. To get started, we recommend reading the VictoriaHeart Review. There are many more sites like it, but this is an excellent starting option.

#2 – Registration/Profile (Basics).

Registration is easy. It’s like making an account for a social network platform. Just punches in your email, some personal info, and you have an account ready. However, this is where the easy part ends. Because now you have to create your profile image.

The Basics.

When online dating, people judge a book by its cover. It’s an unfortunate rule, but that’s just how it is. If your profile isn’t attractive, you won’t get messaged. And it’s likely that many people won’t respond to your message either.

How to Setup a Profile.

You need one that’s attractive. But it shouldn’t be fake. You want to put out real information. Especially your photos, which should reflect your looks in reality.

#3 – The Details of Your Profile.

Most dating profiles consist of two things. The 1st if your profile image. This is what people look at first. The 2nd is the details of your profile. This talks about who you are, and what you’re looking for.

How to Setup a Profile Image.

You want something that’s high quality and clean. Never use an image taken with a low megapixel camera. Your profile image must look like an expensive stock photo. Quality photos get more clicks. Because they stand out from the masses.

Another thing to do is use a real image. Because many online profiles are fake. Don’t be one of those. Use a real photo. That way, you setup a foundation for a genuine dating experience.

Don’t be Too Professional.

You don’t want a passport photo on a dating site. So make it more casual, but not silly or goofy. Take a photo in a nice natural area, like on a beachside or garden. Smile a bit, and don’t zoom too closely on yourself. In essence, you need a nice background to your photo.

The Profile Details.

Be confident. Don’t write in “I hopes, or I would like.” You’re not handing in a job resume. Instead, you’re discussing who you are, and what you’d like to get. Assuming you pass the “profile photo” test, a confidently written profile seals the deal.

#4 – Managing Your Expectations.

So here are a few facts. There’s a hierarchy of attractiveness. There are more and less attractive profiles online… Shoot high, but know that there’s competition. And this means that the hotter profiles you message will likely ignore you.

Why?

Because they get messaged many times a day, possibly dozens. The competition is intense. And no person has the time to respond to all the incoming demand. Thus, what you’ll find is that online dating feels like an intense hustle. It’s actually much more of a hustle than pickup. It’s really easy to get ignored. So a key skill with online dating is learning to move on, and looking for other opportunities. And trust us, there are many online.

That’s it for the Basics.

Obviously, there are more sophisticated tips. But stay focused on the basics first. Apply the previous steps, and slowly become an effective online date!

About Kelly R

In 2012 when Kelly started blogging, she became a highly sought after Brand Ambassador. In a very short amount of time, her blog, titled “Kelly’s Thoughts on Things,” grew in popularity due to her honest and detailed reviews and in-demand giveaways. She finds great satisfaction in reviewing products because she knows doing so helps her readers make better buying decisions. She regularly shares tips and information on a wide range of topics, including: fashion, beauty, travel, health, and autism. In this role, she is highly active in social media by Facebook posting and Tweeting the blog posts she writes on a daily basis.